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Guild Wars Wiki note: Although the event is two weeks long, the Anniversary Celebration login screen announcement does not appear during the second week of the event.

Before the March 17, 2016 update

The party is on for the anniversary of Guild Wars! Starting April 22nd at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT), we open Shing Jea Boardwalk, Dragon Arena, and the Rollerbeetle Races. In addition, Birthday Cupcakes and many other special items will drop all throughout this weeklong [sic] event. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/.

Canthan New Year

On January 31st, at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT), Cantha begins a weeklong celebration with festive item drops and games in Shing Jea Boardwalk. It all culminates on February 6th with a feast for the celestial visitor, every three hours starting at 12:01 AM Pacific. For more information, visit www.guildwars.com. [sic]

Annually during the week of 31 January

Wintersday

At Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on December 19th, the Wintersday festival begins. Enjoy the seasonal quests, delightful drops, special activities, and more! The icy celebration culminates in a final battle of the gods, every three hours, starting at 12:01 AM Pacific on January 1st. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sadie Salvitas arrived in Lion's Arch at 12:01 AM Pacific (-7 GMT) on October 1st. She'll stay throughout the month, selling vials of pink dye in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Annually during the month of October

Pirate Week

Avast! Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on September 13th, NPCs in Lion's Arch and Kamadan will talk like salty sea dogs. Pirate Week will run through Noon Pacific on September 20th, at which point everyone will have to walk the plank. Arrh!

Annually during the week of 13 September

Wayfarer's Reverie

Celebrate the spirit of adventure and join the Wayfarer's Reverie! Starting August 25th at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT), festival coordinators will offer quests taking you to the far corners of the world. In addition, all the weekly bonuses will be active during this weeklong event. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/.

Elonian Support Bonus

The Land of the Golden Sun requires your aid! Receive double Sunspear and Lightbringer points (excluding completed books) as you battle across Elona. Weekly bonuses last until 3 PM GMT on Monday.

Extra Luck Bonus

The road ahead is filled with opportunity! Keys and lockpicksdrop at four times the usual rate, and you'll receive double lucky and unlucky points all week long. Weekly bonuses last until 3 PM GMT on Monday.

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 [sic] GMT) on Sunday.

Sweet Treat Weekend

This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 [sic] GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, you will get a double dose of springtime goodness with random drops of Chocolate Bunnies and Golden Eggs in all of the lands of Tyria.

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic]Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-8 [sic] GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

15 - 17 March 2013

Special Items This Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, March 14, you will be able to gather Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Canthan New Year

On January 31st, at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT), Cantha begins a weeklong celebration with festive item drops and games in Shing Jea Boardwalk. It all culminates on February 6th with a feast for the celestial visitor, every three hours starting at 12:01 AM Pacific. For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

18 - 20 January 2013

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Wintersday

13 December 2012 - 2 January 2013

Guild Wars Wiki note: The Wintersday announcement did not appear on the login screen, but the Wintersday event did occur and the event was mentioned on the official Guild Wars Facebook page and the Guild Wars website.

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic]Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Guild Wars Wiki note: The Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend announcement did not appear on the login screen, but did appear on the official Guild Wars Facebook page.

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

9 - 11 November 2012

Halloween 2012

Starting Thursday, [sic] October 19, at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) the celebration begins with creepy consumable items, brand-new quests, the annual Costume Brawl, and an appearance by Mad King Thorn himself on October 31st! The fun doesn't end until November 1! [sic] For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.

19 October - 2 November 2012

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Day in LA

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when players are invited to wear pink in-game to show their support and raise awareness about breast cancer and other types of cancers. During the whole month, the pink dye vendor Rosa Salvitas will be in Lion's Arch selling a special blend of pink dye! But that's not all [sic] the Pink Day in LA event will once again occur in Lion's Arch on October 20! Find out more about this charity event in support of breast cancer research at http://www.pinkday.gamergivingback.com/

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

28 - 30 September 2012

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic]Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

Wayfarer's Reverie

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Guild Wars 2 join us for Wayfarer's Reverie, a nostalgic in-game event. Revisit scenic locales in Guild Wars to reflect fondly on all the adventures you've had while also looking ahead to new adventures. We'll have special festival drops, bonuses, and new quests for those who join the festivities. Celebrate Wayfarer's Reverie until August 30! [sic]

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

27 - 29 July 2012

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival

This weekend, Canthans celebrate the historic Dragon Festival. Enjoy quests and games and prizes, oh my! Visit the Boardwalk, jump into the Dragon Arena, score cool prizes, too. The event takes place in Shing Jea Monastery starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, June 28 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 1.

28 June - 1 July 2012

Guild Wars Wiki note: The announcement previously listed "Monday, July 2" as the end date.

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturingelite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

22 - 24 June 2012

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic]Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

18 - 20 May 2012

Happy 7th Anniversary, Guild Wars!

To celebrate the seventh anniversary of Guild wars, [sic] we will be holding a special event from Noon Pacific (-8 [sic] GMT) on Tuesday, April 24 through Noon Pacific (-8 [sic] GMT) on Tuesday, May 8. For more information on the festivities, check out the official website http://www.guildwars.com/.

24 April - 8 May 2012

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturingelite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

30 March - 1 April 2012

Guild Wars Wiki note: This event occurred during the 30 March - 1 April 2012 weekend, but it did not appear in the login screen announcements until the event was over.

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic]Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

16 - 18 March 2012

Special Items This Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, March 15, you will be able to gather Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

20 - 22 January 2012

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Halloween 2011

Starting Thursday, October 20, at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) the celebration begins with creepy consumable items, brand-new quests, the annual Costume Brawl, and an appearance by Mad King Thorn himself on October 31st! The fun doesn't end until November 1! For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.

20 October - 1 November 2011

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

30 September - 2 October 2011

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic]Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points

This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!

26 - 28 August 2011

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chestloot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

19 - 21 August 2011

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Nornreputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

29 - 31 July 2011

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturingelite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

24 - 26 June 2011

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

17 - 19 June 2011

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

10 - 12 June 2011

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

3 - 5 June 2011

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

27 - 29 May 2011

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

20 - 22 May 2011

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

13 - 15 May 2011

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

6 - 8 May 2011

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

29 April - 1 May 2011

Happy 6th Anniversary, Guild Wars!

To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Guild wars, [sic] we will be holding a special weekend event from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, April 28 through Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, May 6. For more information on the festivities, check out the official website http://www.guildwars.com/.

28 April - 6 May 2011

Sweet Treat Weekend

This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) [sic] this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, you will get a double dose of springtime goodness with random drops of Chocolate Bunnies and Golden Eggs in all of the lands of Tyria.

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

1 - 3 April 2011

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular]] gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

25 - 27 March 2011

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

18 - 20 March 2011

Special Items This Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, March 17, you will be able to gather Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!

11 - 18 March 2011

Guild Wars Wiki note: This event was extended until 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, March 18, because it ended prematurely at 11:59 PM Pacific on Wednesday, March 16.

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

4 - 6 March 2011

Guild Wars Wiki note: This event was originally and incorrectly advertised as an "Eye of the North Reputation Weekend"; the announcement was fixed on March 4, 2011.

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

25 - 27 February 2011

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Canthan New Year!

Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points

This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!

28 - 30 January 2011

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

21 - 23 January 2011

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Wintersday is Coming!

Beginning at 2 PM Pacific (- 8 GMT) on Thursday, December 16, you can enjoy lots of Wintersday Festival fun, including special quests and activities, seasonal items, the Snowball Arena, and more. Get details on www.guildwars.com, and join the event though January 4!

16 December 2010 - 4 January 2011

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

10 - 12 December 2010

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

3 - 5 December 2010

Special Treats Weekend

This holiday weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Wednesday until 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, November 28, you will find Slices of Pumpkin Pie and Hard Apple Cider as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria!

24 - 28 November 2010

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Halloween 2010

Starting Thursday, October 21, at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) the celebration begins with creepy consumable items, brand-new quests, the annual Costume Brawl, and an appearance by Mad King Thorn himself on October 31st! The fun doesn't end until November 2! For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.

21 October - 2 November 2010

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

1 - 3 October 2010

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

24 - 26 September 2010

Talk Like a Pirate Event

Avast! Starting at noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, NPCs in Lion's Arch and Kamadan will talk like salty sea dogs. The Talk Like a Pirate Event will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Tuesday. Arrh!

17 - 21 September 2010 (event ended on 20 September)

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

10 - 12 September 2010

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

3 - 5 September 2010

Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points

This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!

27 - 29 August 2010

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

20 - 22 August 2010

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

30 July - 1 August 2010

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

23 - 25 July 2010

Wintersday in July

This weekend, Wintersday Priests will open access to the Snowball Arena from Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Great Temple of Balthazar. For those who choose to stay out adventuring instead, there will also be special Wintersday-themed item drops from monsters across the land. Wintersday in July will begin at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday and last until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 18.

Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival

This weekend, Canthans celebrate the historic Dragon Festival. Enjoy quests and games and prizes, oh my! Visit the Boardwalk, jump into the Dragon Arena, score cool prizes, too. The event takes place in Shing Jea Monastery starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, July 1 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 4.

1 - 4 July 2010

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

25 - 27 June 2010

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

18 - 20 June 2010

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

11 - 13 June 2010

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

4 - 6 June 2010

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

28 - 30 May 2010

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

21 - 23 May 2010

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

14 - 16 May 2010

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

7 - 9 May 2010

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

30 April - 2 May 2010

Happy 5th Anniversary, Guild Wars!

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Guild wars, [sic] we will be holding a special weekend event from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, April 22 through Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, April 29. For more information on the festivities, check out the official website http://www.guildwars.com/.

Sweet Treat Weekend

This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, you will get a double dose of springtime goodness with random drops of Chocolate Bunnies and Golden Eggs in all of the lands of Tyria.

2 - 4 April 2010

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

26 - 28 March 2010

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7GMT) [sic] through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

19 - 21 March 2010

Special Items This Weekend

Through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Tuesday, March 16, you will be able to gather Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!

12 - 16 March 2010 (event actually ended on 17 March)

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

5 - 7 March 2010

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

26 - 28 February 2010

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

19 - 21 February 2010

Canthan New Year!

Join us this weekend as we celebrate the Canthan New Year Festival. Decorations will be hung in Lion's Arch, Kamadan, and Shing Jea Monastery. The event will start in Shing Jea Monastery at Noon Pacific time (-8 GMT) on Friday, February 12, and will conclude at 11:59 AM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Monday [sic] February 15.

12 - 15 February 2010

Wintersday Returns!

Due to technical issues with the Festival Hat distribution during the the Wintersday finale, the event will return for one week with all the usual activities. It begins at Noon PST on Friday, Janaury 29 and runs until 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, February 7. The finale takes place on February 7, giving you another chance to pick up a Wintersday Festival Hat! If you can't make it to the finale, there will be special collectors who will exchange Wintersday Festival Hats for Candy Cane Shards.

29 January - 7 February 2010

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

22 - 24 January 2010

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Wintersday is Coming!

Beginning at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, December 18, you can enjoy lots of Wintersday Festival fun, including special quests and activities, seasonal items, the Snowball Arena, and more. Get details on www.guildwars.com, and join the event through January 4!

18 December 2009 - 4 January 2010

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

11 - 13 December 2009

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

4 - 6 December 2009

Special Treats Weekend

This holiday weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Wednesday until 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, November 30, [sic] you will find Slices of Pumpkin Pie and Hard Apple Cider as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria!

25 - 29 November 2009

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

20 - 22 November 2009

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

Halloween 2009

Starting Friday, October 23rd, at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) the celebration begins with creepy consumable items, brand-new quests, the annual Costume Brawl, and an appearance by the Mad King Thorn himself on October 31st! The fun doesn't end until November 2nd! For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.

23 October - 2 November 2009

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

16 - 18 October 2009

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:49 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

9 - 11 October 2009

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

2 - 4 October 2009

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

25 - 27 September 2009

Talk Like a Pirate Event

Avast! Starting at noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, NPCs in Lion's Arch and Kamadan will talk like salty sea dogs. The Talk Like a Pirate Event will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Tuesday. Arrh!

18 - 22 September 2009 (event ended on 20 September)

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

11 - 13 September 2009

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

4 - 6 September 2009

Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points

This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 1,000 [sic] faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

14 - 16 August 2009

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

7 - 9 August 2009

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

31 July - 2 August 2009

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

24 - 26 July 2009

Wintersday in July

This weekend, Wintersday Priests will open access to the Snowball Arena from Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Great Temple of Balthazar. For those who choose to stay out adventuring instead, there will also be special Wintersday-themed item drops from monsters across the land. Wintersday in July will begin at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday and last until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 19.

17 - 19 July 2009

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

10 - 12 July 2009

Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival

This weekend, Canthans celebrate the historic Dragon Festival. Enjoy quests and games and prizes, oh my! Visit the Boardwalk, jump into the Dragon Arena, score cool prizes, too. The event takes place in Shing Jea Monastery starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, July 2 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 5.

2 - 5 July 2009

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:49 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

26 - 28 June 2009

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

5 - 7 June 2009

Double Rewards for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold, experience, title points, and faction rewards when you successefully vanquish an explorable area in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scrolls effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

29 - 31 May 2009

Double Luxon and Kurzick title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

22 - 24 May 2009

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

15 - 17 May 2009

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

8 - 10 May 2009

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

1 - 3 May 2009

Happy 4th Anniversary, Guild Wars!

To celebrate the fourth anniversary of Guild wars, we will be holding a special weekend event from Thursday, April 23rd through Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Wednesday, April 29th. For more information on the festivities, check out the official website http://www.guildwars.com/.

23 - 29 April 2009

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT)

17 - 19 April 2009

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

3 - 5 April 2009

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

27 - 29 March 2009

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

20 - 22 March 2009

Special Items This Weekend

Through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Tuesday, March 17, you will be able to gather Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!

13 - 15 March 2009

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-8 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

6 - 8 March 2009

Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points

This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!

26 February - 1 March 2009

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this Weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

20 - 22 February 2009

Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:49 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

13 - 15 February 2009

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

6 - 8 February 2009

Canthan New Year!

Join us this weekend as we celebrate the Canthan New Year Festival. Decorations will be hung in Lion's Arch, Kamadan, and Shing Jea Monastery at Noon Pacific time (-8 GMT) on Friday, January 30, and will conclude at Noon on Monday, February 2.

30 January - 2 February 2009

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT).

23 - 25 January 2009

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

16 - 18 January 2009

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific Time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific.

9 - 11 January 2009

Wintersday 2008

Wintersday is coming to the Eye of the North. Festivities begin at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, December 19. In addition to all the wintersday [sic] fun to be had in Lion's Arch, Kamadan and the Snowball Arena, this year the celebration comes to the Eye of the North with brand new quests and items. Go to www.guildwars.com for full details. Enjoy the fun through Noon Pacific on Monday, January 5th!

19 December 2008 - 5 January 2009

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

12 - 14 December 2008

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-8 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

5 - 7 December 2008

Special Treats Weekend

This holiday weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Wednesday until 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, November 30, you will find Slices of Pumpkin Pie and Hard Apple Cider as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria!

26 - 30 November 2008

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

21 - 23 November 2008

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we’ve doubled the drop rate of scrolls and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT).

14 - 16 November 2008

Halloween Is Back

We're resurrecting Halloween! Beginning after the update on Thursday, November 6th, you can enjoy Halloween fun again with special items, collectors, and the Costume Brawl. Even though Mad King Thorn will not be making a comeback, everything else will run until 11:59 Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday November 9th.

6 - 9 November 2008

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

7 - 9 November 2008

Halloween 2008

Our Halloween fun begins on Friday, October 24, Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) Keep your eyes open, if you dare, for a horde of special event collectors and monsters droppings trick-or-treat bags. Bring out your spookiness for the Costume Brawl. And, on Halloween, October 31, watch for Mad King Thorn, who'll be making a series of appearances! The fun doesn't end until November 2nd! For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.

24 October - 2 November 2008

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

17 - 19 October 2008

Double Luxon and Kurzick Title points

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 1,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

10 - 12 October 2008

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacfic time.

3 - 5 October 2008

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend Begins

Complete quests and defeat foes while under effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

26 - 28 September 2008

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific

19 - 21 September 2008

Double Faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the The Jade Quarry|Jade Quarry]] and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

12 - 14 September 2008

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

5 - 7 September 2008

Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points

This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!

29 - 31 August 2008

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

22 - 24 August 2008

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This Bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

8 - 10 August 2008

Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT)

1 - 3 August 2008

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT)

25 - 27 July 2008

Wintersday in July

This weekend, Wintersday Priests will open access to the Snowball Arena from Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Great Temple of Balthazar. For those who choose to stay out adventuring instead, there will also be special Wintersday-themed item drops from monsters across the land. Wintersday in July will begin at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday and last until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 20.

18 - 20 July 2008

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend though Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

11 - 13 July 2008

Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival

This weekend, Canthans celebrate the historic Dragon Festival. Enjoy quests and games and prizes, oh my! Visit the Boardwalk, jump into the Dragon Arena, score cool prizes, too. The event takes place in Shing Jea Monastery starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, July 3 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 6.

3 - 6 July 2008

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

27 - 29 June 2008

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard and Norn reputation Points for completing quests and defeating foes while under the effects of a shrine bonus. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

20 - 22 June 2008

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. [sic] This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

13 - 15 June 2008

Double faction in competitive missions

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive Missions. This Bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

6 - 8 June 2008

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

31 May - 1 June 2008

Triple key/lockpick drops AND double lucky/unlucky points

This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!

23 - 25 May 2008

Double XP for Elite Captures

This weekend you will receive double XP for each Elite Skill that you capture. This experience boost will start at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, and will extend through 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific Time on Sunday.

9 - 11 May 2008

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

2 - 4 May 2008

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Guild Wars!

To celebrate the third anniversary of Guild Wars, we will be holding a special weekend event from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, April 25th through Noon Pacific on Tuesday, April 29th. Enjoy Rollerbeetle Racing, the Dragon Arena, and the Shing Jea Boardwalk, as well as in-game drops of birthday cupcakes. And for those with characters turning three, watch for your special Birthday Present, too!

25 - 29 April 2008

Arena Bonuses this Weekend

You can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas this weekend. The double rewards last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

Arena Bonus Weekend
Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

18 - 20 April 2008

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

Head over to your guild hall and kick off a GvG match to earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

Bon Voyage, Gaile!

To recognize her many years of devoted service to Guild Wars and the Guild Wars community, we're inviting fans to an in-game farewell party for our community relations manager, Gaile Gray.

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Saturday and concluding at Noon Pacific on Monday. The Frog will make his appereance every three hours in the three festival cities. Get more details on www.guildwars.com, see you at the party!

4 - 7 April 2008

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

28 - 30 March 2008

Sweet Treat Weekend

This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, March 23, you will get a double dose of springtime goodness with random drops of Chocolate Bunnies and Golden Eggs in all of the lands of Tyria.

21 - 23 March 2008

Special Items This Weekend

This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Monday, March 17, you will find Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!

14 - 17 March 2008

Double Tournament Reward Points

Starting at 12:01 Pacific time (-8 GMT) on Friday, you will receive double Tournament Reward Points for participating in Automated Tournaments for both GvG and 1v1. This increase will last until 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

7 - 9 March 2008

Eye Of the North Reputation Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points for completing quests and defeating foes while under the effects of a shrine bonus. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

29 February - 2 March 2008

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

22 - 24 February 2008

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT).

15 - 17 February 2008

Canthan New Year Coming!

Join us in Cantha this weekend to celebrate the Canthan New Year Festival. Decorations will be placed in Lion's Arch, Kamadan, and Shing Jea Monastery tomorrow. The event will start in Shing Jea Monastery at Noon Pacific time (-8 GMT) on Friday, February 8, and will conclude at Noon on Monday, February 11.

8 - 11 February 2008

Vanquishing Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific Time this Friday, you can earn double XP and double gold from vanquishing in Hard Mode. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific.

1 - 3 February 2008

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific Time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double reward extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific.

25 - 27 January 2008

Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points

This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard Mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacfic (-8 GMT) on Friday through 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific on Sunday.

18 - 20 January 2008

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar factions, plus double chest loot from victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, January 4 and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, January 6.

11 - 13 January 2008

Wintersday Arrives in Tyria!

Join the Wintersday Festival now for special quests, in-town activities, seasonal goodies, the Snowball Arena, and more. The final day features epic battles between Dwayna and Grenth every three hours starting at 12:01 AM Pacific (-8 GMT) on January 1st.

Wintersday is Coming!
Beginning at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, December 21, you can enjoy lots of Wintersday Festival fun, including special quests and activities, seasonal items, the Snowball Arena, and more. Get details on www.guildwars.com, and join the event through January 1st!

21 December 2007 - 1 January 2008

Special GW:EN Event

Jump into Guild Wars: Eye of the North to take part in a special promotion through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, December 16. Don't own GW:EN? Not a problem! Hop over to the offical website for a special free trial key, and learn about all the special goodies that can be yours over the next nine days!

Special GW:EN Event Planned
We have a special GW:EN promotion coming up this weekend. This opportunity will furnish everyone with a chance to try out the expansion pack, and it's coupled with exceptional rewards of many kinds. Watch the website for more information on Friday!

14 - 16 December 2007

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, December 2.

30 November - 2 December 2007

Special Treats this Weekend

According to our wandering reporter, The Scribe, there are treats in store this weekend. The seasonal goodies will drop between 12:01 AM Pacific on 22 November and 11:59 PM Pacific on 25 November. (Times are -8 GMT.)

22 - 25 November 2007

Double Reward in Hero Battles

Participating in Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction for points scored and HB victories, as well as double Victory Points to bolster your Commander title. These double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, November 16 through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, November 18.

16 - 18 November 2007

Double XP for Elite Captures

This weekend you will receive double XP for each Elite Skill that you capture. This experience boost will start at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, and will extend through 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific time on Sunday, November 11th.

9 - 11 November 2007

Arena Bonus Weekend

Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacfic time on Sunday, November 4th.

2 - 4 November 2007

Halloween Event Coming

Join us in Kamadan and Lion's Arch this weekend and beyond as we celebrate Halloween! The event will begin with decorated cities on Thursday, and will culminate with multiple appearances of Mad King Thorn on October 31st. See the website for more details.

25 - 31 October 2007

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

Team up with your guildies this weekend to earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points. These doubled rewards start on Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) and extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

19 - 21 October 2007

Eye of the North Reputation Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn repuation points for completing quests and defeating foes while under the effects of a shrine bonus. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday, October 14.

12 - 14 October 2007

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, October 5 and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday, October 7.

5 - 7 October 2007

Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend Begins

Participate in Alliance Battles this weekend to earn double faction. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday, September 30.

28 - 30 September 2007

Eye of the North Unique Item Weekend

This weekend, you will have a triple chance of finding unique items while defeating bosses throughout the Eye of the North expansion. This increased drop rate will last until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

21 - 23 September 2007

Double Tournament Reward Points

Participate in both GvG and 1v1 Automated Tournaments this weekend to gain double Tournament Reward Points. You will receive this added bonus until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

14 - 16 September 2007

Triple Experience Weekend Begins

Join us this weekend to earn triple experience for completing missions throughout Tyria, Cantha, and Elona, and for completing repeatable primary quests in the Eye of the North expansion. You will receive this added bonus until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

7 - 9 September 2007

Sneak Peek Weekend Begins

Those who have purchased the Guild Wars: Eye of the North Prerelease Mission Pack are invited to join us in the Far Shiverpeaks this weekend to explore the new area for the very first time. During the preview event, you will be able to join new Heroes for three days of questing and adventuring, keeping all that you earn along the way! The Sneak Peek concludes at 11:59 PM Pacific time on Sunday, August 26.

24 - 26 August 2007

Double the Reward of Hero Battles

Competing in Hero Battles this weekend will earn you double Balthazar faction for both points scored and HB victories. Double faction will be offered from Noon Pacific time (-7 GMT) on Friday, August 17, through 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 19.

17 - 19 August 2007

Dragon Festival Redux

Join us for a joyous repeat of this year's Dragon Festival, starting at 12:01 AM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, August 10th, and ending 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Sunday, August 12th. The Dragon Arena, Rollerbeetle Racing, Shing Jea Boardwalk, and special quests await you!

10 - 12 August 2007

Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend

This weekend, you will receive double fame and double Balthazar faction when competing in Heroes' Ascent. The fun starts at Noon Pacific on Friday, August 3 and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, August 5.

3 - 5 August 2007

GvG Double-Reward Weekend

GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.

27 - 29 July 2007

Double XP for Elite Captures

Each elite skill you capture this weekend will net you double the usual experience points through 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday, July 22.

Double XP for Elite Captures

Each elite skill you capture this weekend will net you double the usual experience points. The double rewards will start at Noon on Friday, July 20, and run through 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 22. (Times are Pacific; -7 GMT.)

20 - 22 July 2007

Arena Bonuses this Weekend

You can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas this weekend. The double rewards last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 15.

Arena Bonuses this Weekend

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. The double rewards last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 15.

13 - 15 July 2007

Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival

Head over to Shing Jea Monastery any time this weekend to celebrate the historic Dragon Festival. Enjoy quests and games, the Dragon Arena, and get great prizes, too! The event begins at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, July 6 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 8.

Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival

This weekend, Canthans celebrate the historic Dragon Festival. Enjoy quests and games and prizes, oh my! Visit the Boardwalk, jump into the Dragon Arena, score cool prizes, too. The event takes place in Shing Jea Monastery starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, July 6 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 8.

6 - 8 July 2007

Double Luxon/Kurzick Title Points

Your chance to score double points towards your Luxon and Kurzick alliance titles has begun. You will get double points for transferring 1,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber; double points for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and double points for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. The weekend bonus wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 1.

Double Luxon/Kurzick Title Points

This weekend, get double points towards your Luxon and Kurzick alliance titles starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, June 29. Receive double points for transferring 1,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. The bonus ends at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 1.

29 June - 1 July 2007

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards

Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction for both points scored and HB victories. Double faction will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, June 22 through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, June 24.

22 - 24 June 2007

Weekend to Dye For

This weekend, your chances of getting a dye drop will triple across Tyria, Cantha, and Elona. The bonus begins at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday June 15th and runs through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, June 17th.

15 - 17 June 2007

Other announcements

Guild Wars Store Transition

On June 27, the Guild Wars store will be upgraded to a new platform located at store.guildwars.com. The transition will happen after a build of the game is released and is not expected to require any downtime. The in-game store will no longer allow direct in-game purchases and will redirect players to the website store.guildwars.com. Links on the Guild Wars and NCSOFT websites will redirect to the new Guild Wars store. Product information will be available in French, German, and Spanish very soon. The site store.guildwars.com will not require an account in order to purchase Guild Wars items and add-ons. Once you've completed your purchase, you'll obtain an Item Access Key which must be redeemed within the game itself. To add the key to your Guild Wars account, go to the Character Selection screen and click Edit Account, then select Manage Access Keys and click Next, then click Add Key and enter your Item Access Key. While we expect the process to be seamless, we appreciate your patience during the transition. If you have any questions about purchasing, billing, or the Guild Wars store, please continue to contact our Customer Service team.

Guild Wars 2 Launches August 28, 2012

The wait is nearly over [sic]Guild Wars 2 will be released on August 28. Pre-purchase today to get access to our final Beta Weekend Event on July 20-22, 3-day Headstart Access, and the exclusive Hero's Band in-game item. Visit GuildWars2.com today!

Discontinuing support for older versions of Windows

After serious consideration, we've decided that Guild Wars will no longer be supported on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows ME beginning June 14, 2012. In order to continue to play Guild Wars after this date, we recommend upgrading to a more recent version of Windows. Please make sure to read the full announcement here: http://guildwars.com/players/

The wait is over! Pre-Purchase Guild Wars 2 Today!

You can now secure your Guild Wars 2 Collector's Edition, Digital Deluxe, or Digital Edition copy by pre-purchasing the game at https://buy.guildwars2.com/ or at select retailers. Pre-purchasing Guild Wars 2 gives you guaranteed entry into Beta Weekend Events, three-day Headstart Access to the final game, and the Hero's Band in-game item.

Maintenance Notice

Guild Wars will undergo planned maintenance for 4 hours on February 6 starting at 9:00 PM PST (5:00 AM GMT, February 7). You may experience disconnections during the maintenance window. Please see the Guild Wars Support forums for more information.

Introducing the Guild Wars Support Forums

We have just launched Guild Wars Support Forums, an online resource for Guild Wars players who have technical issues, want to submit a bug report, or have problems with their account. Players will use their Guild Wars game account to register on these forums, which are currently only available in English. Keep in mind that these forums are for support-related issues only: http://forum.guildwars.com/

Discover exotic Embark Beach!

The Zaishen Order has opened Embark Beach to outsiders for the first time! From this outpost in the Battle Isles your party can travel together to any Guild Wars destination. Now you can adventure with other characters from your account with the new Mercenary Hero slots and fight side-by-side with seven Heroes in your party! It's all part of our latest update, Destination Embark Beach!

Reporting In-Game Misbehavior

You can report offensive chat, unacceptable names, or game misbehavior by using the /report system. Either select the player and type /report or type /report followed by the player's name, click enter, and choose a reason for your report. Most issues are reviewed and resolved within a few hours. For issues outside your district, please submit a support ticket.

Graphic/Web Designer and WebDev Job Openings

ArenaNet is looking for a world-class web designer and web developer to help us deliver next-generation web services for Guild Wars 2. Experienced graphic/web designers and web developers (ASP.NET MVC/JavaScript/CSS) should visit our jobs page for more details! http://www.arena.net/jobs/

Maintenance Notification - January 13, 2011

We are conducting planned network maintenance on Thursday, January 13, 2011. The maintenance will start at 7:00 AM PST (3:00 PM GMT) and will last about 2 hours. Players on our European servers may get disconnected and be unable to log in during the maintenance window. Thank you for your understanding!

Eye of the North Now 50% Off!

We [sic] For a limited time, we're slashing the price of Guild Wars: Eye of the North in half! Eye of the North is the only way to access the Hall of Monuments, a personalized trophy vault where you can earn special items, weapons, and titles for your Guild Wars 2 character! Hurry to the NCsoft Store the 50% off sale ends December 29, 2010!

European Network Maintenance

Starting on Wednesday, September 29th, we will be performing preventative network maintenance in our Frankfurt datacenter. This will require a temporary interruption in service beginning at 06:00 AM GMT on that date, which will affect all European players.

Save 50% on Xunlai Storage Panes!

Starting today, Xunlai Storage Panes are 50% off during our End-of-Summer Storage Sale! Save big on additional storage space until 11:59 PM PDT on Sunday, September 19. Visit the Guild Wars In-Game Store or the NCsoft Store to take advantage of this limited time offer!

Planned Outage - UPDATED

After careful evaluation, we have decided to proceed with the data center move on August 11th, 2010, in order to ensure high quality service. This will require a temporary interruption in service beginning at 12:01 AM Pacific time on that date. Service may be suspended for up to 24 hours, although we will do everything we can to expedite the process. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this rare interruption!

Planned Outage

On Tuesday, August 10th, we will be moving the Guild Wars live database to a new data center. This will require a temporary interruption in service beginning at 12:01 AM Pacific time and may be suspended for up to 24 hours. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this rare interruption!

War in Kryta!

Keep track of the conflict between the Shining Blade and White Mantle at our War in Kryta page, which features information about each faction in their own words and daily reports from the war zone. http://guildwars.com/warinkryta

ArenaNet Blog Launches

We've launched the brand-new ArenaNet Blog with the Guild Wars 2 Design Manifesto, a message from ArenaNet Studio Head Mike O'Brien which outlines the bold new direction Guild Wars 2 will take. It's a must-read for Guild Wars players! http://www.arena.net/blog

GW2 Combat, Elementalist Revealed!

Please change your password today!

We are seeing hackers try to log into Guild Wars accounts using passwords stolen from other games and web sites. For your security, you should never use the same or a similar password for Guild Wars that you use for any other purpose. We strongly recommend that all Guild Wars players change their passwords immediately.

November 19, 2009: Game Updated!

Web Developer Job Opening

Are you an outstanding web developer with a passion for MMOGs? Why not join our team? Qualified candidates will be passionate, creative team players who produce high quality JavaScript code and love agile development. ASP.NET and ASP.NET MVC experience is a huge plus. Check out http://arena.net/jobs for more details!

Buying Gold Promotes In-Game Griefing

If you purchase gold for real-world money, you are supporting the behavior of companies that cause real grief to you and your fellow players on a daily basis. These companies spam chat channels, bot farm the game, inflate the in-game economy, and even steal personal accounts. If you don't like these behaviors, then don't buy their gold.

Stay Secure

Never give out your password or other account information to anyone for any reason. Once someone has that information, your account is no longer secure. Remember, ArenaNet and NCsoft will never ask you for your account access information, so anyone who does is not affiliated with ArenaNet or NCsoft in any way.

Strong Passwords Promote Safety

Account theft is a real problem in online games. One of the best ways to keep your account safe is to use a complex password and change it regularly. You should also use completely different passwords for your games, fansite registrations, and all other password uses. Strong passwords contain at least 8 characters and use a mixture of letters and numbers.

The Art of Guild Wars 2

Don't Give Account Information to Gold Sellers

Beware of gold farmers who sell gold for real-world money and ask for your account information. These requests are designed to trick you into divulging your personal information, which is then used to steal your account. Never give your account information to anyone. Also remember: if you buy in-game gold for real-money, your account will be suspended.

Guild Wars 2 Trailer

We're thrilled to announce the official Guild Wars 2 preview video! The trailer offers an exciting glimpse at the visual splendor of Guild Wars 2. Head over to www.guildwars2.com to check it out!

Reset Your Character Display

If you log into the game after our latest update, your characters will not display like they used to. Don't panic, once you log in, they will display normally. You will need to do this for each character on your account.

Bogus Guild Wars 2 Scams

Recently, scammers have created bogus websites that claim to offer access to the Guild Wars 2 beta. These sites compromise your computer and account safety because they host Trojans and keyloggers. Do not fall for these scams.Remember: when information about a Guild Wars 2 beta becomes available, you will find it at www.guildwars.com

Maintenance Notification 01/20/2009

Guild Wars will be down for scheduled security maintenance on Tuesday 01/20/2009 from 12:00 am PST to 04:00 am PST. During this time you will not be able to connect to the game. Thank you for your patience and understanding. See the Network News page for details: http://www.guildwars.com/support/networknews/.

Maintenance Notification 11/25/2008

We will be conducting maintenance on Tuesday 11/25/2008 from 3:00 am to 7:00 am Pacific (-8 GMT). You may be disconnected and need to reconnect during this hours. Thank you for your understanding.

Chat Channel Changes

Players are reminded that the All (Local) Chat Channel is intended for social activities, and the Trade Channel is provided for all trade activities. Players using the All Chat Channel for trade spam are subject to account suspension. See the Conduct Breaches and Outcomes document at www.guildwars.com/support/conduct_breach for more information.

Game Server Maintenance 10/28/2008

Guild Wars will be down for scheduled security maintenance on Tuesday 10/28/2008 from 12:00 PDT to 03:00 PDT. During this time you will not be able to connect to the game. Thank you for your patience and understanding. See the Network News page for details: http://www.guildwars.com/support/networknews/.

Bogus Videos and Security Concerns

Recently, scammers have posted two bogus videos on the internet to trick Guild Wars players into revealing account information. One video alleges to show players how to hack into Guild Wars, while the other offers early entry into the Guild Wars 2 Beta. Both of these videos are directly linked to recent account thefts. Do not fall for these scams.Remember: never give your account password out to anyone, and look for legitimate information about the Guild Wars 2 on www.guildwars.com

Beware of Phishers

Bogus emails and fake online videos promising access keys for in-game items or early entry into beta events are phishing attempts. They are designed to trick you into divulging your personal information, which is then used to steal your account. Don't get caught. Never give out your account information to anyone.

Gold Buyers and Sellers Banned

ArenaNet identifies and bans thousands of accounts used by gold sellers every week. Gold buyers also face serious consequences. If you buy in-game gold or items, your account will be suspended and the gold or items you purchased will be removed from your account. See www.guildwars.com/support/rmt/rmt-en.php for more details on our policy on real-money transactions.

Don't Get Hacked

Never download or run third-party programs that claim to hack Guild Wars. Often, these are used to steal account information. Attempting to use a third-party hack is not only punishable by account banning, but it also exposes your personal information to account theft. For your sake and the safety of your private information, do not use hacks.

Player Account Safety

We've noted a rise in attempted game account thefts. Account theft often results from risky account behavior (purchasing gold online, sharing accounts, using third-party programs, answering bogus emails, or having weak passwords). To protect yourself, use a complex password and change it regularly.

Account Security

Beware of a new scam where individuals or companies offer to place trades, sales, or contest prizes directly into a player's account. Remember: once someone has your username and password, your account is no longer secure. Do not share account info with anyone.

Player Account Safety

We've noted a rise in attempted game account thefts. Account theft often results from risky player behavior (purchasing gold online, sharing accounts, using third-party programs, answering bogus emails, or having weak passwords). To protect yourself, use a complex password and change it regularly.

9 April 2008

Reminder About Purchasing Gold Online

As a reminder, buying and selling gold or items for cash is prohibited. If you purchase in-game gold or items, your account will be suspended and the gold or items you purchased will be removed from your account. Please read our policy on real-money transactions for more details.
www.guildwars.com/support/rmt/rmt-en.php

Reminder About Purchasing Gold Online
As a reminder, if you purchase in game gold, your account is subject to suspension and possible termination. Please read our policy on RMT for more details. www.guildwars.com/support/rmt/rmt-en.php

15 April - 3 June 2008

Players: Protect Your Account

Avoid account theft! Do not purchase or sell used Guild Wars accounts, do not allow others to access your account, and do not download third-party programs.

This is the old and shorter version of the warning which was replaced on 9 April 2008.

Merchandise Store Open!

Guild Wars: Eye of the North!

Join us now as the adventure begins in Guild Wars: Eye of the North. Travel with any of your level 20 characters into the uncharted regions of the Far Shiverpeaks and beyond!

Trade & Sales Messaging

As you may be aware, we recently improved the in-game chat system to better support trading and item sales. Please be sure that you use the Trade Channel for your transactions, as those using All Chat or Local Chat for trading and sales may be subject to an account block.

GW:EN Arrives this week!

It is nearly time to begin the new adventure that is offered through Guild Wars: Eye of the North. New regions, Heroes, rewards and much more can be yours starting at 12.01 AM Pacific time (-7 GMT) on Friday, August 31.

Join the GW2 Programming Team!

We're looking for passionate C++ programmers to help us build the future of Guild Wars. No game industry experience required, but you've got to be one of the best, and you've go to love Guild Wars. If you dig the Pacific Northwest and think you can run with one of the best teams in the industry, send your resume to gw2dev@arena.net

6 August 2007

Work for ArenaNet!

ArenaNet is seeking native French and German Guild Wars players in the Seattle, Washington area for temporary employment as QA testers for Guild Wars: Eye of the North. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and are a French or German native speaker living near Seattle, please send an email highlighting your qualifications to Translation-FR@arena.net (for French) and Translation-DE@arena.net (for German).

2 August 2007

Network Maitenance Notification 8/2/2007

We will be conducting maitenance on Thursday 8/2/2007 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm PST. You may be disconnected and need to reconnect during this hours. Thank you for your understanding.

Players Take Note

As a reminder, if you purchase in game gold, your account is subject to suspension and possible termination.

19 - 31 July 2007

Chat Channel Changes

All (Local) Chat Channel is reserved for social activities; the Trade Channel is provided for all trade activities. Players using the All Chat Channel for trade spam are subject to account suspension. See the Conduct Breaches and Outcomes document on www.guildwars.com for more information.

20 - 31 July 2007, updated on 27 July

Network Maintenance Notification 7/17/2007

We will be conducting emergency maintenance on Tuesday 7/17/2007 from 6:00 am to 6:30 am PST. You may be disconnected and need to reconnect during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Chat Channel Changes

Players are reminded that the All (Local) Chat Channel is intended for social activities, and the Trade Channel is provided for all trade activities. Players using the All Chat Channel for trade spam are subject to an account mark. See the Conduct Breaches and Outcomes document on www.guildwars.com for more information.

Wording on this warning was changed from "account mark" to "suspension" on 27 June 2007

Return to Tyria Sweepstakes

Players: Protect Your Account

Most account thefts are directly related to the unauthorized resale or sharing of Guild Wars Accounts or to the attempt to download alleged cheat programs. In addition to putting your account in jeopardy, these actions are against the User Agreement and result in account termination. To maintain your account's security, do not purchase or sell existing Guild Wars accounts, do not allow others to to access your account, and do not download third-party programs.

This is the old and longer version of the warning which was shortened on 27 June 2007.

Beware of Impersonators

We will never ask for personal information (such as your name, your phone number, account names, etc.) in the game. If someone approaches you asking for such information, do not provide it. Instead, alert Support and provide the character name of the person who approached you.

Review the Naming Policy

There are some types of names that are unsuitable for Guild Wars, so before creating a new character, please review the Naming Policy.